In Japan, love letters are making a comeback among young singles

The charm of handwritten correspondence has attracted so many young residents. Photo: Sebby Hudson/Unsplash

Sick of swiping and tired of Tinder? Old-fashioned love letters may be the answer, says one Japanese city whose unusual matchmaking scheme has been a surprising success.

Singles in southern Japan's Miyazaki are being encouraged to put pen to paper in a low-tech search for their soulmate, part of municipal efforts to boost the low birth rate.